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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.71, 604.03 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.71, 604.03 and 114.11 is: 171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.71 : 604.03 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.71/604.03 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.71x = 604.03 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.71x = 68,925.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,925.86/402.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.16

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